Ironically I placed an order on Luca’s site yesterday for the olive one, along with a sand which looks quite nice on their instagram. Both will be heavily rotated with cream and navy trousers.

I must say though I don’t fully agree with the statement that they don’t shrink. They all come out noticeably tighter and shorter after a 30 degree delicate cycle compared to when they are first delivered. I usually solve this stretching the body and sleeves a bit before hanging.

On that topic, I noticed Luca’s site says washing in 40 degrees. Are you doing that as well Simon or are you keeping them to 30 or lower?

Thanks. I’ll keep washing them at 30. And no, naturally no tumble drying. As mentioned I’ve started to stretch them a bit while wet which does the trick quite nicely. I have all colors except grey, and I enjoy them all immensely. Considering the grey as well, have hold off so far since I haven’t thought of it as quite as versatile as the others, but I’m coming around.

Dear Simon, Your website is truly excellent- well done. From a prior post I understand you wear this Friday Polo in size Medium and the same for the Every Denim (I think). Could I ask how tall you are? Although I am fairly slim (chest and waist dimensions of a medium appear to suit) I am also 6ft 3” and so wonder if perhaps I am best off with a Large. If you are also 6ft+ it would give me more confidence to order a medium both in the polo and the everyday denim.

Hi Ed, Thanks. Yes, I wear a medium in the Polo. My Everyday Denim is actually bespoke, but I would still probably wear a medium. I’m just over 6 foot tall – 6 and half an inch if you’re being precise. However, height isn’t a great guide to arm length – I’d recommend comparing the sleeve length stated on the site to one you currently wear. And bear in mind that you can dart a larger shirt to give it more shape in the waist, but you can’t lengthen the sleeve much.

Hey Simon, just wanted to ask about the arm hole opening measurement. I’m a short guy at 5’8 and I have slightly bigger arms and often size up due to them. My measurements point to a medium but I just wanted to see if you had the armhole measurements for a M or L so I could make a better decision.

From the photo, the Olive looks more like Mint Green. Is this accurate? In any event, I prefer the darker green from years past. Any chance we will see that green in this batch or future ones? Finally, can the sleeves be shortened by a tailor?

Hi Simon, I would like you to give me some advice when building a wardrobe. I have read you articles about building such thing, but seem to find myself wanting a wardrobe consisting of only one style, while being interested in different styles. I really like how Stoffa and Saman Amel looks, but on the other hand i really like Drake’s. One thing to add is that I’m a student whom are unable to buy everything in a get-go, and the daily suiting is too formal in most cases for me. I’m sorry for my english and for the rather complicated issue, but I hope that you could give me some good thoughts on the help!

No problem. Perhaps start with whichever is most suited to your daily life – eg do you really need a jacket and tie? – and then start slowly. Given your budget, you’ll have lots of time to work out which you really prefer. And start with basics, like grey flannels or casual shirts, that might cross over styles

Thank you Simon. I’m unsure of my future as I’m graduating and have yet to be informed whether i get into Law School or not. I will probably follow you advice, and buy some staples which could be used with different styles. As a matter of fact, I got my first suit today and have already delivered it to the tailor!

I have the short sleeve Friday Polo in medium and that is a touch too tight (particularly after it’s been washed) and a touch too short. Will the long sleeved version be the same sizing wise so that I would be better off with a large?

Simon – perhaps the answer is in the style of the polo but my assumption was that Luca Avitabile always used the classic Neapolitan shoulder, whereas for the Friday polo this doesn’t appear to be the case? If asked, would Luca create a non-polo shirt without a Neapolitan shoulder or would that be committing the sin of asking a tailor to work outside their own style, ie they might do it, but the results are less likely to please?

There isn’t really a Neapolitan shoulder for shirts – the only obvious thing is the number of wrinkles at the top, and that varies a lot between makers. D’Avino puts in far more than Luca on his bespoke, for example.

I haven’t asked Luca to change the style here on bespoke shirts, but if he did, the results would not have the risk you describe – it’s not like cutting a whole new lapel shape

Hello Simon. Would love to buy one of those – unfortunately my size is out of stock… 🙁 well maybe in the next run I am lucky. Meanwhile I have a question: I am going to Naples with some friends this summer and we would very much like to visit a small factory such as the one where the Friday Polo’s are made. It would be so interesting to see the manufacturing process first hand and not only the finished article. Could you please tell me the name of the factory so that I can get in contact with them.

I took another look at the polo measurements and would like to hear your thoughts. I have a 102 cm chest, 80 cm waist, and a 60 cm sleeve length. So far, it seems like I am a small, or maybe a medium if I wanted a more roomy fit, granted I would take in everything.

However…my shoulders/yoke are 48 cm!!! When I bought the size M PS Oxford, I had to take the waist in quite aggressively. The chest and shoulders are tight, so I should’ve gone for a size L. Based on my measurements, do you suggest I take a size L for the polo and then dart it? I care intensively about fit so if you think the end result will be subpar I may have to consider bespoke.

Hi Bernie, I’d go for a Medium in the polo. You’ll find the fit easier because the pique has such natural stretch. Also, we’ll be having a size run in a couple of places available to try for size, so you can do that S